Sociology Answers

1. Do civil society and INGOs strengthen or undermine the role of the nation-state in international relations? Why?

You have now studied the functionalist, pluralist, elite and Marxist theories on the relationship between the state and society. Among these, identify the theory that you think explains the relationship between the state and society the best. In 100 words describe your chosen theory and then in 200 words motivate why you think that theory provides the best explanation of the relationship between the state and society.

You have now studied the functionalist, pluralist, elite and Marxist theories on the relationship between the state and society. Among these, identify the theory that you think explains the relationship between the state and society the best. In 100 words describe your chosen theory and then in 200 words motivate why you think that theory provides the best explanation of the relationship between the state and society.

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) once said, “The greatest goal is to achieve the greatest happiness for as many people as possible.What did he mean? And what are the ethical implications of such a statement?

You have now studied the functionalist, pluralist, elite and Marxist theories on the relationship between the state and society. Among these, identify the theory that you think explains the relationship between the state and society the best. Describe your chosen theory and then motivate why you think that theory provides the best explanation of the relationship between the state and society.

You are required to conduct research among the first year students at the North-West University

focusing on how they have adapted from school to uiversity life, using a quantitative methodology.

The objectives of the study are as follows:

 To determine the perceptions of first year students regarding their experiences of school

and university life.

 To determine the perceptions of first year students regarding the challenges they faced to

adapt to university life.

 To identify measures that can be used to assist first year students to bridge the gap between

school and university life.

Using the above objectives, you are required to construct a questionnaire consisting of at least 10

questions. In your preparation, consult the literature on questionnaire construction paying specific

attention to the following aspects:

 Structure and layout. (5)

 Wording of questions. (5)

 Response formats. (5)

 Alignment of questions with objectives. (5)

 Language, spelling and technical care of your questionnaire (5)

You are required to conduct research among the first year students at the North-West University

focusing on how they have adapted from school to uiversity life, using a quantitative methodology.

The objectives of the study are as follows:

 To determine the perceptions of first-year students regarding their experiences of school

and university life.

 To determine the perceptions of first-year students regarding the challenges they faced to

adapt to university life.

 To identify measures that can be used to assist first-year students to bridge the gap between

school and university life.

The qualitative research interview is an important data collection tool for a variety of methods used within research. Critically discuss the process of interviewing in qualitative social research including its limitations. Your answer should include an introduction, a main discussion, a conclusion, in-text references and a reference list. 

“In phenomenology, philosophers of education reject the notion that teachers and learners should work together towards the achievement of certain educational outcomes in favour of the felt or lived experiences in the classroom” (Higgs & Smith, 2017). Discuss this statement and indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with the statement. [10]